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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 588.52 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 588.52 and 239.96 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 588.52 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/588.52 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 588.52 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 141,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,221.26/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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